Origami Pouch
 

Video from YT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHmse72cnOM
Two 15.5" squares of fabric are folded into the drawstring pouch. Super easy. I already gave away the first ones that I made. One to a volunteer at the food bank, which she used to carry her bottle of water on her wrist!
Then, I spotted a failed bargello scrap that was wide enough, so I used it. Then, the watermelon pouch. I tried folding it both ways and decided the green on outside was best.
I used light fusible interfacing on main piece for body. On one pouch, I fused the 2 remnant strips in the center of the square fabric, avoiding corners, and it stood up well.
I only have blue cording (4mm), which is why watermelon has no drawstrings! For now.

As usual, I typed the steps to follow for my own well-being.

Steps for origami video

(2) 15 ½” squares

Optional: interfacing

1 ½ yd ribbon (3/8-1/4”): 2 pieces of 22”



· Starch squares; apply interfacing to main piece

· RST, sew around-leaving opening to turn

· Trim corners, turn RS out, press, top stitch around square

· Fold into thirds:

o Main side down

o Opposite corners measure 5”

o Fold other 2 corners in; press

· Find center point to mark stitching-line 1” on each side of center

· Fold in half (looks like a house)

· Stitch side seams -all the way down to bottom SA=1/4”

· Box corners-Do Not Cut-Stitch across line of stitching-

(Created when stitching 1” from center)

· Turn RS out; press edge

Create casing for ribbon: topstitch at edge and then 5/8”? away-depending on ribbon width

I watched the video, which is great by the way. I think this might be a fun thing to do today. I've been working on a hand-sewn project all week - this would be a nice change. Thanks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfum...el=SewVeryEasy

My sewgroup made these about seven years ago to vend. We sold all we made. We made different size bags from small to large size. They are very easy to make.

I made one of these to hold my cello accessories (tuner, rosin, etc.). Fun and quick to make. I wanted to make one starting with an 18" square, but didn't cut the fat quarter correctly, so I made the smaller one. I will try again once I get some more interfacing. BTW, the watermelon one is cute.

Shari

Thanks for another video for the same bag. I think it had some better steps!
My guild wants us to make things to sell for a 2026 fundraiser. These would be doable for me. What do ya'll suggest we charge for them?

When we sold them it was $8 for the bag size as in the tutorial. This was years ago. If the bag is made with designer fabric and not obvious discount store fabric and nice colored cording for pulls I would say at least $20 $25. You probably know your market base to know what price will sell. The ones we made looked liked the then popular Vera Bradley fabric so they sold pretty fast.

I do like the other video better! Thanks! Especially the casing and side seams!

I made one of the bags and liked it a lot. I think this would be a great little gift bag with little trinkets or candy inside.

I have used this tutorial for several years. Like it and it always works into a beautiful little bag for gifting.